For the choirmaster. A Psalm - of David. Rescue me , O LORD , from evil men. Protect me from men of violence ,
who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.
They sharpen their tongues like snakes ; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah
Guard me , O LORD , from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble ....
The proud hide a snare the cords of their net are spread along the path , and lures are set out Selah
I say to the LORD , “ You are my God. ” Hear , O LORD , ... my cry for help.
O GOD the Lord , the strength of my salvation , You shield my head in the day of battle.
Grant not , O LORD , the desires of the wicked ; do not promote their evil plans , (lest) they be exalted. Selah
May the heads of those who surround me be covered in the trouble their lips have caused.
May burning coals fall on them ; may they be thrown into the fire , into the miry pits , never to rise again.
May no slanderer ... ... be established in the land ; may calamity hunt down ... the man of violence.
I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor (and defends) the cause of the needy.
Surely the righteous will praise Your name ; the upright ... will dwell in Your presence.